Jewish Tulsa works to build flourishing Jewish communities in Tulsa, Israel, and around the world. We strengthen Israel engagement through inclusive, intergenerational connections, partnerships, and meaningful programs. When Jewish communities are in need—whether in Israel or around the world—we act with urgency. No matter where we live, we are one Jewish family.
Through our partnership with the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI), Jewish Tulsa has participated in the Shlichut (Israeli Emissary) Program for more than 50 years.
Our shlichim (Israeli emissaries) live in Tulsa for two to three years, serving as a living bridge to Israel by sharing their stories, traditions, and everyday experiences.
They help deepen our understanding of Israeli culture, strengthen our connection to Israel, and enrich Jewish life throughout our community.
Through a generous gift from Bill Elson (z”l), the Elson Israel Fellowship was established in 2025 to bring Israel’s most innovative thinkers—scholars, visionaries, and advocates—to Tulsa.
Fellows visit Tulsa for a one-week residency, presenting lectures and discussions, and write original thought pieces and/or op-eds related to Israel, Zionism, Antisemitism, and Jewish identity.
We coordinate experiential trips to Israel to build connections, strengthen Jewish identity, and support global Jewry.
Join our email newsletter to learn about Israel Experience opportunities.
Jewish summer camps serve as critical foundations for our children’s Jewish identity.
Each summer, in partnership with Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies, Congregation B’nai Emunah, and Temple Israel, Jewish Tulsa helps subsidize the cost of sending local Jewish children to summer immersion camps in our area.
The Tulsa Jewish Review was first published in 1930. It was originally established by the Tulsa Chapter of the National Council of Jewish Women. Today, the publication continues to serve as a monthly community staple for local Jewish news and events.
The Oklahoma Jewish Film Festival, now in its 13th year, is a 5-day event each spring in partnership with the Circle Cinema.
The festival presents films from around the world that explore common themes of Jewish identity and culture in a variety of genres including comedy, drama, documentary, and narrative cinema.
